Every engineer in the state of Indiana is required by law to obtain and use an Indiana professional engineer embossing seal or Indiana professional engineer stamp. It must conform to the rules and regulations that are mandated by the state board or Indiana professional licensing agency, and adhere to certain dimensions.
The Requirements For The Indiana Professional Engineer Stamp
In Indiana, you can use either an embossing seal or a rubber stamp. Whichever you choose, it must have a diameter of no less than 1-5/8". It must be a seal with a milled edge, with two concentric circles, the outer and inner of which correspond with the edges of the milling. Your name and license number must correspond with the name and certificate number on your professional engineer registration certificate, but you do not have to include the letters “PE” in front of your license number if you do not wish. You can also use an electronic stamp with a white or transparent background for your Indiana PE stamp.
Using the Seal
In Indiana, you must apply your Indiana engineer stamp to any documents or instruments that you file. If your registration has been suspended or revoked, you may not use the seal until you are reinstated. Further, your Indiana professional engineer embossing seal or stamp can only be used on documents that you have prepared yourself, or that have been prepared under your direct supervision.
Any time that you use your seal or rubber stamp, it must be accompanied by your signature and the date, adjacent to but not across the seal. Your signature must be legible. This doesn’t mean that you have to write out your name – that’s not a signature. It simply means that all elements of your signature must be visible.
Engineer Drawings
Any drawings, plans or specifications that are being submitted to the building commissioner for the State of Indiana, or to any other government agency, must bear your Indiana professional embossing seal or stamp. This applies whether you are directly responsible for the work being submitted, or whether it is being done under your supervision. If you are only responsible for part of the work, you still have to affix your seal along with your signature and the date on any pages where your work appears.
This means that you are accepting full responsibility for the work represented on those pages. If you are including pre-designed products or equipment that are deemed to be generally acceptable for the intended use, and that meet the accepted standards, or are guaranteed by reputable manufacturers, or in no way affect the project’s structural safety, those pages do not have to be signed, sealed and dated.
Guard Your Indiana Engineer Stamp
Your seal is your guarantee that you have done your due diligence and that all your drawings, plans, reports, and other documents represent how you plan to carry out the project. For that reason, we urge you to safeguard your Indiana professional engineer seal or professional engineer stamp. Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, when something just has to be submitted on time, well-meaning employees may use your seal, thinking that it’s what you’d want them to do. The problem with that is that if anything goes wrong, the responsibility is yours.
Additionally, although not often, unscrupulous people may even steal your seal, and affix it to substandard work. Again, you will be liable.
If your seal ever goes missing, report it to the Indiana State Board immediately. You can’t be held responsible for anything that happens after you report the misappropriation.
Types of Indiana Professional Engineer Stamp Products Available for Purchase
There are a wide variety of stamp and seal products available for purchase, below are a few types.
Self Inking Stamp
As a professional engineer, you know the importance of having a high-quality Self Inking Stamp. That's why Indiana Engineer Self-Inking Stamps are the perfect choice for you. Our stamps are made from the finest materials and are designed to provide a clean, clear impression every time. And because they're self-inking, you'll never have to worry about re-inking your stamp. Simply press the stamp onto your paper and it will automatically apply the ink. With an Indiana Engineer Self-Inking Stamp, you'll always be able to make a professional impression.
Digital Seals or Electronic Stamp
Digital Seals or Electronic Stamps are electronically generated stamps that are used to seal electronic files. We do have the option to include a different color signature. You may opt to purchase additional copies of a blue signature, red signature, or black signature.
About ESS
ESS is a lead stamp producer for professional engineers, we make sure your engineer stamp is state board approved. We ship most stamps within a business day from the time of ordering. We include a free electronic stamp with the purchase and it is typically sent in the same business day through email messages. Additional add-ons may be purchased such as a blue signature, red signature, or black signature on the electronic stamps. Thank you for reading.
